Mcguffin Park
Commissioned by Ensemble Theatre
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In the small Australian town of McGuffin, the local council is thrown into disarray when the mayor suddenly resigns a week before the mid-term election, despite being a shoo-in to keep his seat. When a self-proclaimed ‘sovereign citizen’ with an anti-government agenda is revealed as next in line for the top job, two friends step up and announce their rival candidacies. Complicated pasts, a meddling journalist and blackmail rumours push friendships to the limit – can they handle the mess of politics? Or will their friendship crumble under the pressure? Buckle up for a bumpy election ride!
Sam’s second commission from Ensemble Theatre, McGuffin Park premiered on the 23rd October, 2024.
Reviews.
Local politics as comedy gold The Sydney Morning Herald
★★★★ O’Sullivan’s script is clever... very funny ArtsHub
★★★★ "remarkably fun and colourful play Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★ "This is a play where its strengths lie in the quality of the acting, the intrigue of the storyline and the craft of the writing Musical Theatre AU
a playful, joyous show Australian Stage Online
Excellently covered by writer Sam O’Sullivan, the play opens out to include every possible political angle in this small town. Stage Whispers
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